noun

soju

SOHD-zhoo

Soju (noun) means a clear, distilled Korean alcoholic drink, similar to vodka but typically lower in alcohol. Example: “They ordered a bottle of soju to share with the barbecue.”

noun

A clear, distilled Korean alcoholic drink, similar to vodka but typically lower in alcohol.

"They ordered a bottle of soju to share with the barbecue."

How to use soju

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA popular Korean spirit, often drunk with meals or shared in rounds.

Easily confused with

shochu

Word forms

sojus plural

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Etymology

From Korean soju (소주), literally "burned liquor" — a relative of the Japanese drink shochu.

Origin: Japanese

Frequently asked questions

What does “soju” mean?

The word “soju” means a clear, distilled Korean alcoholic drink, similar to vodka but typically lower in alcohol. In plain terms, a popular Korean spirit, often drunk with meals or shared in rounds.

How do you pronounce “soju”?

“Soju” is pronounced SOHD-zhoo (/ˈsoʊd͡ʒuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “soju” in a sentence?

Here is “soju” used in a sentence: “They ordered a bottle of soju to share with the barbecue.”

What part of speech is “soju”?

“Soju” is a noun.

Where does the word “soju” come from?

The word “soju” comes from Japanese. From Korean soju (소주), literally "burned liquor" — a relative of the Japanese drink shochu.

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